Financial Controller

We are supporting a Not-for-Profit based in the Midlands to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a people manager of a central finance team. Paying £75,000 per annum, plus a very attractive benefits package.

The Not-for-Profit we are assisting educate 14,000 students with a network of schools based around the UK. The organisation has a history of supporting schools that are going through a challenging period, transitioning them into establishments that give students the best learning environment to develop and thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and team management of Central Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Systems and Procurement.
• Management, development and review of financial accounting, internal financial controls, month end processes and year-end financial statements.
• Preparation and presentation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Financial Compliance, inclusive of VAT, PAYE and Tax.
• Liaise and manage the relationship with the external auditors.
• Lead the relationship with the finance systems provider (PS Financials).
• Coach, develop and review the performance of 3 direct reports, supporting them and the wider team beneath.
• Oversight of purchase ledger, credit control and leases register.
• Regular review of the interaction between the finance and payroll systems.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the risk register for finance.
• Attend Audit and Risk Committee Meetings with the Finance Director.

Requirements:

• You must hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification.
• At least 5 years experience overseeing a finance function.
• Previous evidence of coaching and developing successful, high performing teams.
• A track record managing Central Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.
• Previous experience leading the external audit.
• You must have experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven ability improving internal controls, financial systems and financial processes.

Salary: £75,000 per annum.

Remote based, with expectation to be on-site in Northamptonshire or London when required.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working.
• Parking on-site.
• Sick pay.
• Health and well-being cash plan.
• Gym membership plan.
• Lifestyle savings with high street brands.
• Professional fees covered.
• CPD, Training and Learning Courses.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.